Shine Like the Stars We Are: WOC Certified Nurses The Northern Illinois Affiliate of the WOCN Society™ (WOCN®) invites you to attend their 25th Annual Professional Education Day and Vendor Fair on Tuesday, October 17th. The event will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time at Bobak's Signature Events in Woodridge, IL. […]
The New England Region of the Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing Society is the local affiliate for Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. This annual regional conference brings together WOCN® members to collaborate for a two-day educational event. The program is designed to provide evidence-based knowledge of the latest techniques, applications and […]
The Premier Conference for Urology Professionals will be held at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona on October 26 - 29, 2023. The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is a national, non-profit professional membership association with over 3,000 members. As a professional community of urologic nurses and associates, SUNA is […]
A bladder cancer diagnosis can be frightening and the journey through treatment can be arduous. You're invited to join the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) in Nashville, TN for their Bladder Cancer Summit for Patients and Families on October 27 & 28, 2023. It's an opportunity to be in a room full of old and […]
Stoma Vendor Fair Hybrid and In-Person OCTOBER 30TH @ 6PM Warm Springs ConnectABILITY First Floor Room 132 5101 Medical Dr San Antonio, TX 78229 *Snacks & Finger Foods will be Provided. Zoom Link in image.
Tune in to United Spinal Association’s Access and Care Coalition Access to Ostomy Supplies 101 Webinar to learn how ostomy supplies are covered by insurance and how users of ostomy supplies can advocate for themselves when requests are denied by insurance. Hear from UOAA advocates, ostomates, clinicians and ostomy suppliers and manufacturers for best practices […]
Three Rivers of Knowledge: Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care The 2023 Northeast Region (NER) of the WOCN Society regional conference brings together WOCN® members to collaborate for a weekend-long educational event. The event will take place on December 1 thru 3, 2023 at the Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center in Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania. The educational […]
Join UOAA leaders, staff, and guests for a live interactive chat on all the great things UOAA is planning for you this year.
The Gathering Place Virtual Ostomy Series: Hear cancer and ostomy stories and suggestions for new ostomates. Open discussion on life as an ostomate. Register here. Panel: Linda Coulter, BSN, MS, RN, Clinic Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse at University Hospitals Angie Davenport, Ostomy Support Group Leader for Cleveland and Youngstown and ileostomate: Liz Hiles, President of […]
The 2024 Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) Spring Bladder Cancer Summit for Patients and Families will help you cope with a bladder cancer diagnosis for you or a loved one. Taking place at the Marriott Seattle Airport Hotel in Seattle, WA on March 8th and 9th, the 2024 Spring Summit will give you and your family tools to […]
Join Fight CRC as they welcome the colorectal cancer community to rally together at their United in Blue installation before their Hill Day meetings start. The Rally will be held on Tuesday, March 12th from 8 to 9am at the National Mall between 3rd and 4th Street NW, followed by a Meeting with Members of […]
Many people living with an ostomy are either worried about developing a parastomal hernia or already have one. Tune into our next Ostomy Academy on March 12 to hear colorectal surgeon Jenny R. Speranza discuss prevention, types of surgical repairs, and success rates. She’ll also be joined by WOC nurse practitioner Ashley Croft to discuss […]
The Gathering Place Virtual Ostomy Series: Learn more about dietary recommendations with an ostomy Understand how to troubleshoot issues with output. Identify ways to restore a diverse and balanced diet. Presented by: Stephanie Hopkins, MS, RDN, LD with Linda Coulter, BSN, MS, RN, Clinic Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse available for questions!
Join us for this event hosted by Cristine Miller, UOAA Director of Young Ostomate Outreach. Riley Everson was diagnosed with Colon Cancer at 24 years old and 17 weeks pregnant. She had to undergo treatment and remove her entire colon all while she was pregnant and a new mother. It was a struggle she never expected at such a […]
The Nebraska Affiliate of WOCN, in conjunction with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) invites nurses and other health care professionals involved in wound, ostomy and continence care to the 5th Annual Pursuit to Excellence: Wound, Ostomy and Continence Management Conference. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to receive continuing education hours/credits. The […]
The Ostomy Support Group of Northern Virginia, LLC (OSGNV, LLC) is hosting an Ostomy Products and Services Fair on Sunday, May 5th from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. You are invited to attend to network with fellow ostomates, chat with WOC nurses about your ostomy system, and meet with vendors to see what new products and […]
Ostomy Academy: Bridging the Gap in Ostomy Nutrition Ostomy nutrition goes way beyond those early guidelines from your surgeon. Join Registered Dietitian Amalia Karlin for “Bridging the Gap in Ostomy Nutrition” at UOAA’s next Ostomy Academy online event. Expect to learn about managing expectations of nutrition with an ostomy, the importance of hydration and kidney […]
DDW 2024 - It's All About Your Path DDW is the largest and most prestigious meeting in the world for GI professionals. Every year it attracts physicians, researchers and academics from around the world. This year DDW takes place May 18–21, 2024. You choose how you want to be part of DDW — in person […]
Power of the Force of the Future! The American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons (ASCSR) 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting will be held from June 1 - 4, 2024 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD. The purpose of the Annual Scientific Meeting is to ensure high-quality patient care by advancing the science through […]
WOCNext is an annual event hosted by The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) that educates and inspires healthcare professionals from around the world on what’s new, what’s needed, and what’s next in wound, ostomy, continence, foot, and nail care. WOCNext 2024 will take place Sunday, June 9 - Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at […]
United Ostomy Associations of America
P.O. Box 2293
Biddeford, ME 04005-2293
Call us toll-free at: 1-800-826-0826.
Our Information Line hours are Monday-Friday, 9am to 3pm EST. If you have an emergency, please dial 911 or contact your local medical professional.
Please understand that UOAA is a private, nonprofit, advocacy and informational organization. We are not a medical facility and we do not have medical or legal professionals on staff. Therefore, UOAA does not provide Medical, Mental Health, Insurance or Legal Advice. Visit UOAA Virtual Ostomy Clinic provided by The Wound Company for non-emergency, virtual ostomy support.
